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Best of Switzerland Self-Drive Loop
Zuriich - Lucerne - Interlaken
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Starts
Zurich
Ends
Zurich
Car
RENAULT CLIO
Hotels
3 stays
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Flights, hotel & car in one booking
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Overview
Discover Switzerland at your own pace with this flexible self-drive package. Your journey begins in Zurich, followed by Lucerne and Interlaken — but you choose the hotels or apartments that fit your style and budget. Included in your package is also rental car for Days 2–7. The suggested 7-day itinerary takes you to Rhine Falls, Stein am Rhein, Appenzell's Ebenalp trail, and over the Brünig Pass. Enjoy a classic Swiss mountain day on Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi, then explore Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald from your Interlaken base. You drive. You choose. You explore.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Fans
Couples
Small Groups
Mountain Lovers
Road Trippers
Photography Lovers
Casual Hikers
Flexible Budgets
Your Itinerary Overview
- 1Day 12 nightsArrival: Zurich Airport → ZurichSwiss Star Longstreet
Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon / Evening: Stroll the Old Town (Altstadt) Walk along…
- 2Day 2Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein
Pick up your car and enjoy a gentle first drive. Route: Zurich → Rhine Falls (~45 min) → Stein am Rhein (~25…
- 3Day 32 nightsZurich → Appenzell → Wildkirchli → LucerneGrand Hotel Europe
A scenic transition into alpine Switzerland. Route: Zurich → Appenzell (~1 hr 30) Cable car to Ebenalp Walk…
- 4Day 4Lucerne & Mountain Experience🚠
Relaxed day with one iconic mountain. Choose ONE: Mount Pilatus (dramatic views) OR Mount Rigi (gentler,…
- 5Day 52 nightsLucerne → Interlaken (via Brünig Pass)Central Continental Hotel
A short but beautiful drive. Route: Lucerne → Brünig Pass Optional stop: Lake Lungern viewpoint Arrive in…
- 6Day 6Lauterbrunnen & Grindelwald
The alpine highlight day. Visit: Lauterbrunnen Grindelwald Recommended: Park in Lauterbrunnen Use…
- 7Day 7Interlaken → Zurich Airport
Easy return drive (~2 hrs) Return Your Car at the Airport and Depart Switzerland.
Total: 6 Nights
Your route. Your pace.
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Prices shown for a 7-day rental.
Why You'll Love This Trip
Rental car included — just pick up and go
Choose your own hotels, from budget to five-star
Three great Swiss cities without backtracking
Iconic peaks like Pilatus, Rigi, and Grindelwald on your own schedule
Scenic drives over Brünig Pass and through the Alps
Short rewarding hikes, including the Ebenalp trail to Wildkirchli
A ready-made 7-day plan you can follow or adapt as you like
What's Included
6 nights' accommodation in the hotel category selected by you (based on double occupancy)
Rental car for the entire journey, including insurance coverage
Pick-up and drop-off at Zurich Airport
Carefully crafted self-drive itinerary featuring scenic routes and comfortable driving distances
Comprehensive travel documentation and day-by-day itinerary
Detailed route maps and driving instructions
Highlights and recommendations for each destination
24/7 travel assistance and emergency support throughout your journey
What's Excluded
City tax, if applicable. (Will be charged by the Hotel direct)
Fuel, tolls, and parking fees outside hotel arrangements
Entrance fees to attractions and sights
(e.g. castles, palaces, museums, cable cars)
Guided tours and all optional activities
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, tips)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Visa and Visa fees if applicable
From per person$1,289